Attendees at the Department’s annual Memorial Service & Medals Ceremony.

A rifle squad from the Department's Albany Training Academy prepares to fire a 21-gun salute to honor 43 state prison employees who have died in the line of duty since 1861, as well as the 5 current employees who received medals today for acts in 2016.

"Taps", performed by Captain Karl Adamik and Sergeant Brian Freeman echoed during the ceremony.

Father Emmanuel Mantzouris delivers the benediction.

Reverend J. Edward Lewis of sings a rendition of 'Amazing Grace'.

The 2017 Medal of Honor and Medal of Merit recipients are joined by Superintendent Graham (Auburn), Superintendent Crowley (Orleans).

Correction Officers Brice and Edgar lay a wreath at the memorial at the Albany Training Academy.